The company's medium-term plans are under threat from deteriorating end markets.
That headline poses an intriguing question, because there are several potential outcomes for UPS ( UPS 0.02% ) over the next three years, and they differ significantly from each other. As always, management's decisions will have a direct impact on the business' trajectory. So, let's take a closer look at what investors might expect from the company.
UPS' plans
Management outlined its plans through 2026 at its investor and analyst day last year. In a nutshell, they involve doubling down on previously successful investments in key end markets -- such as small and medium-sized businesses ( SMBs ) and healthcare -- and investing heavily in productivity-enhancing technologies (smart facilities, automat